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Valspar Cadet Song

8004-38G · #334C57 · LRV 6.6

Compare with other brands: Behr Nocturne Blue is a 99% match

Cadet Song (8004-38G) is a deep blue from Valspar with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 6.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Nocturne Blue (99% match). Also sold as V138-6.

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LRV

6.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

8004-38G

HEX

#334C57

RGB

51, 76, 87

HSL

198°, 26%, 27%

Family

Blues

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Cadet Song FAQ

What undertone does Cadet Song have?

Cadet Song is a deep blue with a moderate green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Cadet Song?

Cadet Song has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Cadet Song in other brands?

Behr: Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Seaworthy (SW 7620), 98%; Glidden: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), 97%; PPG: Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Viridian Odyssey (DE1925), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rainstorm (HGSW6230), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Gentleman's Gray (2062-20), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cadet Song?

The HEX code of Cadet Song (8004-38G) is #334C57, RGB 51, 76, 87. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.